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Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist Team Lead
Summary
Title:Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist Team Lead
ID:6455
Department:ICCS Pueblo
Description

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections.

 

Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY?

Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system?

Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door?



Make a difference by working with a company committed to enhancing client's success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day!

Respect

Integrity

Service

Empathy

Understanding

Professionalism


Intervention offers:

  • Commitment to employee training and career growth
  • Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
  • Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
  • Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

 

 

Title: Community Corrections Team Lead
Pay: $21.22 - $24.40/hr (based on shift differential)
Location: Pueblo, CO
Hours: Swing Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

 


OVERVIEW

Assists in day-to-day operations of Security office. Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential, non-residential and out client services clients.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
  • Reflect Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
  • Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
  • Complete and meet all responsibilities and expectations of Community Corrections Specialist.
  • Serve as resource to other staff regarding procedures and standards.
  • Act as change agent in the implementation of new practices, including modeling desired behavior and training and coaching staff.
  • Assist in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of assigned program/office.
  • Train staff as needed on variety of topic areas.
  • Provide direction and guidance to other staff on routine and non-routine assignments, monitor compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
  • Assist management in hiring process as required.
  • Provide timely and accurate input and feedback to manager on performance of staff, address issues as appropriate.
  • Assist in ensuring daily operations run efficiently, including but not limited to scheduling staff, assigning work, and providing coverage.
  • Complete variety of administrative tasks such as compiling and entering data, creating reports.
  • Educate new clients on facility policies, rules and regulations and complete program orientation.
  • In accordance with Intervention policy, procedures and values ensure that clients are adhering to facility rules and regulations.
  • Support, educate and train clients and staff on appropriate safety and security procedures.
  • Communicate incidents, issues and other relevant information accurately and timely to appropriate staff through recording entries into computer system, facility/department log and/or personally as appropriate.
  • Review facility/department log and other communication systems at least once daily to keep informed of issues.
  • Conduct internal and external rounds per standards, throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
  • Monitor facility and client population for improper conduct or unauthorized persons inside facility, investigate and take appropriate action.
  • Report client violations timely and appropriately. Investigate violations as directed.
  • Support and enforce behavioral guidelines/sanctions for acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
  • Provide customer service to all visitors and assist them to authorized areas.
  • Respond to emergencies as appropriate.
  • Report any decisions or problems that occur to the Supervisor.
  • Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with clients and outside referral sources.
  • Prepare disciplinary and incident reports accurately, legibly and completely and according to standards prior to the end of shift.
  • Monitor clients movement in and out of the facility, ensure they all sign in/sign out appropriately.
  • Conduct phone and on-site monitoring of clients at work and in the community per policy and procedure.
  • Document client room/bed assignment changes.
  • Monitor testing of clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer.
  • Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies.
  • Conduct the required headcounts per shift, visually verifying and documenting location of all clients.
  • Monitor client medication by documenting medications, and storing and disbursing according to prescribed dosage and time frame.
  • Contact and properly file escape reports with appropriate authorities.
  • Collect and secure property of escapees/terminated clients.
  • Complete and fax DOC counts daily as required.
  • Accept deposits, issue receipts to clients and secure payment in security office safe.
  • Supervise clients’ visitors; sign visitors in and out through the security office.
  • Coordinate meals through sign-up process and monitor dining hall during mealtimes.
  • Retrieve and release property to authorized pick-up person.
  • Assign and monitor chores as required.
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures.
  • Complete all paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Attend staff meeting monthly, CCS staff meetings and other required meetings as scheduled.
  • Attend required trainings and apply skills and knowledge.
  • Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.

 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years customer service and/or security experience.
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a CCS I or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Computer skills – Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to appropriately apply policies and procedures in a community corrections setting.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful or crisis situations.
  • Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
  • Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
  • Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases.
  • Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently.
  • Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.


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Application Deadline: Open until filled

 

 

Click here to learn more about Intervention Inc or go to www.int-cjs.org/employment
 

 

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